PGA Teaching and Coaching 2

Catalog description

RPTM 254 is the second course in the PGA of America's education program in the subjects of golf teaching and coaching. This is a required course for program accreditation. Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand how various types of feedback function and influence performance, the effects of various communication styles, design appropriate practice conditions including the use of various swing methodologies, assess physical capabilities of golfers, and make necessary basic golf equipment adjustments. Students will have the knowledge to proficiently teach the game of golf to a variety of populations, knowledge required of all Professional Golf Management graduates. The final major topic, player development programs, teaches students how to identify the components of comprehensive player development programs and understand the needs and interests of diverse populations. This course continues to build upon the learning objectives of the PGA Teaching and Coaching 1 course ( KINES 93 ), and is followed up by the PGA Teaching and Coaching 3 course ( RPTM 354 ).